Quirky vending machines could engage shoppersRather than tabloid magazines at checkout, why not have a machine that dispenses short stories? Amazon’s online grocery sales grow nearly 50 percent in first quarterDigital grocery expert says online retailer’s success is a sign of just how important online grocery is becoming to shoppers Kroger promoting Sustainability Lives Here Platform makes it easy for customers to participate in retailers’ sustainability programs and commitments Walmart piloting ‘Check Out With Me’ Associates in retailer’s lawn & garden can check out customers on the spot with cellular devices and portable Bluetooth printers H-E-B issues eco-friendly Earth Day bag San Antonio, Texas-based retailer hands out 185,000 of the free commemorative bags on April 22 CVS launches ‘Beauty in Real Life’ Advertising campaign demonstrates retailer's commitment to authenticity; unveils first images featuring the CVS Beauty Mark Giant Food launches Taste of Inspirations premium private brand New line features 85 items Wakefern to meet with private brand suppliers during ECRM-facilitated program Manufacturers and other vendors interested in participating in May 17 meeting can apply online Moving fast with fresh opportunities While grab-and-go foods are evolving, retailers have the chance to up their own-brand offerings with convenient, on-trend and healthy foods Retailers taking wait-and-see approach to Farm Bill Program was a key issue on the agenda during grocers’ recent “Day in Washington” Supermarket Industry Fly-in First Previous 814 815 816 817 818 Next Last